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A strange outcome : the remarkable survival story of a Polish child

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    The story of Polish refugee, Jan Wojciechowski, who came to New Zealand as a child after surviving years of hardship and deprivation in a Russian labour camp in the Arctic along with millions of other Polish citizens. Jan's story also gives a fascinating glimpse into the fledgling beginnings of big business in New Zelaand and the influences that put Jan, now known as John Roy, on the pathway to a happy and successful life.

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  • Other Id

    D810.C4 ROY (Library of Congress Call Number)

    89090 (Cat ID)

    88932 (Presto content ID)

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